Noxious weeds

Some types of weed are classified as ‘noxious’ by the Department of Primary Industries as they pose a serious problem to human health, the environment, livestock and agriculture. These include native and exotic species:

Golden Wreath Wattle

Madeira Vine

Disposing of weeds

You can place your weeds and garden organic waste in the Council Green Bin along with small branches and hedge trimmings. This green waste is sorted and treated through a composting digester to eradicate weed seeds and other contaminants.

Weeds on private property

There are a variety of weed control and removal methods, including hand-pulling, herbicides and ‘cut-and-paint’. Browse our weed removal factsheets to get started.

Weeds on public property

We control weeds in public areas such as parks and reserves, as well as in business or shopping areas where weeds affect footpaths and car parks. Our priority is noxious weeds, especially in natural areas where biodiversity is threatened. Our Bushcare volunteers also work hard to remove noxious weeds in bushland. We strive to prevent weeds by maintaining healthy environmental conditions in natural areas, preventing noxious weeds from being planted and ensuring greenwaste is disposed of properly.